Where and How to Donate Clothing in Eureka and Beyond
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The Eureka Police Department is asking residents to be mindful when donating clothing to help others in need. While the impulse to give is appreciated, the department notes that leaving clothing in public areas—or near places where people are sheltering—creates health hazards. Unattended items often get wet and ruined, turning into piles of garbage that require cleanup and divert resources.
To make sure your generosity truly helps, donate clean, quality clothing directly to organizations that can distribute them where they’re most needed.
Local Shelters and Charities Accepting Clothing Donations:
• St. Vincent de Paul – 35 W. 3rd Street, Eureka | 707-445-9588
• Providence Community Resource Center (Brian the Resource Guy) – 35 W. 3rd Street, Eureka | 707-442-5238
• Betty Kwan Chinn Foundation/Day Center – 133 7th Street, Eureka | 707-407-3833
• Eureka Rescue Mission – 110 2nd Street, Eureka | 707-443-4551
• The Salvation Army – Eureka Corps – 2123 Tydd Street, Eureka | 707-442-6475
Local Thrift Shops That Welcome Donations:
• Rescue Mission Thrift Store – 1031 Broadway St, Eureka | (707) 443-2523 | Accepts new & gently worn clothing; donation hours 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
• Tailwaggers Thrift Shop – 2737 F St, Eureka | (707) 445-5837 | Accepts clothing & more; benefits animal welfare; drop-off Tue/Thu/Sat 11:30–5 p.m.
• Eureka Discovery Shop (American Cancer Society) – 2942 F St, Eureka | (707) 443-2155 | Gently used clothing, shoes, jewelry accepted.
• YouthAbility Thrift Shop – 1309 11th St, Ste 110, Arcata | (707) 822-5019 | Supports youth employment; accepts clothing & household goods.
• The Hospice Shop (Hospice of Humboldt) – 575 H St, Arcata | (707) 826-2545 | Donation window Mon–Thu 12–2 p.m.; some restrictions apply.
• Miranda’s Rescue Thrift Stores:
– McKinleyville: 1544 Pickett Rd | (707) 839-5015
– Fortuna: 822 S Fortuna Blvd | (707) 725-4166
– Arcata: 732 9th St | (707) 630-4138 | Donation hours 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Mon/Wed/Fri
The department thanks the community for its generosity and reminds everyone that giving thoughtfully helps keep both people and public spaces clean and safe.
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I’ve donated numerous things over time to lots of these folks. Word of advice: please DO NOT drop off your unwanted garage sale garbage in the middle of the night. It becomes garbage and attracts people who dig through your left-behind piles and thrown all over. Also, call first, as any of these places may be so inundated with certain items that they have to put a hold on certain drop-offs until they can get sorted through. But if one can’t take something, another might, just make a couple of calls and save an extra trip. Some places like the ERM have more pressing needs for certain things like jackets, socks and blankets. Just don’t drop off your unwanted moldy mess, please.
No place in Sohum?
You can also ask friends and coworkers if they would like things, check with local schools or the Family Resource Center, or share through church or a similar organization. There are lots of options, especially if you’re giving away things that are useful (not trash). Does KMUD still run classified ads?
Sharing is caring. It’s a shame to trash useful things.
They do and class ads can be submitted on their website at kmud.org